Author: Richard C. Trotter
Say goodbye to workouts with endless crunches and little to show for it: It’s time to test your strength and endurance with a dynamic AMRAP abs workout that lets you track your improvement over time. “This rep-based workout will help you focus on increasing your intensity to push your limits and build your strength,” says Ben Lauder-Dykes, CPT, Fhitting Room instructor and the host of our June Movement of the Month Club, a monthlong challenge designed to build core strength. “Improving overall strength will make each daily task a lower percentage effort, so you’ll be able to maintain the same…
Picture this: You’ve finally booked the tickets for that vacation you’ve been dreaming up for months. You have your itinerary planned, restaurants picked out, and cute outfits packed. One thing you may not plan for, though? A major buzzkill—stiff muscles and joints after your eight-hour flight or cross-country drive. Luckily, there are a few easy moves you can do in the comfort of your hotel room once you check in. Known as a mobility workout, these are light exercises combined with stretching that can melt away the stress and stiffness that accumulates during travel (so you’re better equipped to sightsee…
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With the rapid drop in hormones, lack of sleep, and worries about parenting, the days, weeks, and months after you give birth can become a very sensitive period for your mental health. “Postpartum is a time of heightened risk for many types of mental health issues, including depression, anxiety, and obsessive-compulsive disorder,” says Thalia Robakis, MD, PhD, a reproductive psychiatrist and co-director of the Women’s Mental Health Program at Mount Sinai. And while not as common, it’s even possible to develop postpartum psychosis (PPP). PPP is rare (affecting between 0.089 and 2.6 out of every 1,000 births), but it’s a…
You have to engage your core constantly as you sit straight, stand tall, and walk confidently, which requires a lot of endurance in your midsection muscles. The best way to build ab endurance? A core conditioning workout. “Your abdominals are recruited and involved in nearly all physical movements, whether it’s through exercise or daily movement and activities, so endurance is important to be able to utilize them effectively,” says Ben Lauder-Dykes, CPT, Fhitting Room instructor and the host of our June Movement of the Month Club, a monthlong challenge to build core strength. “This workout is designed to help build…
With the Well+Good SHOP, our editors put their years of know-how to work in order to pick products (from skin care to self care and beyond) they’re betting you’ll love. While our editors independently select these products, making a purchase through our links may earn Well+Good a commission. Happy shopping! Explore the SHOP There’s nothing better than sinking into bed after a long day and burrowing under a duvet so deliciously soft and comfortable, that you fall immediately into blissful, uninterrupted sleep. To that end, not all duvet inserts are created equal. Some are plush, some are cooling, and some…
Long sessions at the gym have their place, but when it comes to core work, you don’t have to spend a ton of time to feel the burn (and see results!). This 15-minute HIIT ab workout helps you get in a ton of core work during a short and sweet sweat session. “Focusing on time over reps is a great way to prioritize the quality of your work to improve your form and learn new skills in a safe environment,” says Ben Lauder-Dykes, CPT, trainer and Fhitting Room instructor and the host of our June Movement of the Month Club,…
Pepper spray. A taser. A fistful of keys. When 4.8 million women in the United States alone fall victim to physical assault and rape each year, you’d be hard pressed to find a single woman today who feels comfortable walking alone outside, even with one of these self-defense tools on hand. The threat of violence, coupled with the prospect of verbal harassment and catcalling, is enough to keep many women from enjoying the benefits of outdoor exercise. And that’s precisely why actress, model, and social rights activist Jameela Jamil and her community allyship platform I Weigh, gathered women for a…
One recent morning on the subway to work, I was crying about everything from sore nipples from breastfeeding, to global war, and negative feelings about a relative. After a few minutes, I told myself that I needed to “pull myself together,” in order to be able to do my job and show up for my daily responsibilities as a therapist. This was a classic case of compartmentalizing—where a person sets aside emotions, thoughts, or needs temporarily until they can address them later. Compartmentalization is an act of separation, where we mentally set aside one part of our experience in order…
Brighten up your week with our latest bowl full of vibrant colours. Roasted sweet potatoes and chickpeas join forces with tender kale and shredded chicken tossed in a creamy, garlicky dressing for a nutrient-packed harmony of flavours. Ready in just 35 minutes, perfect for your next Sunday meal prep session! Time to cook: 35 minutes, Serves: 3 Ingredients: 1 sweet potato, cubed 400g (14.1oz) tin chickpeas, rinsed & drained 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 tbsp sweet paprika 1 tsp dried oregano 2-3 kale leaves, washed & torn into small pieces 1 tbsp lemon juice ¼ bunch parsley, finely…